Dennis Tokaryk

Dennis Tokaryk is a Professor of Physics at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). His research focuses on laser spectroscopy and far-infrared synchrotron spectroscopy of gas-phase molecules, particularly those relevant to astrophysics and fundamental particle physics. He leads a laboratory equipped with advanced laser systems and collaborates with experts like Drs. Allan Adam (Chemistry) and Colan Linton (Physics Emeritus) to study metal-containing molecules (e.g., MgC₂H, YbF) and their spectroscopic properties.

• Education: PhD in Physics

His work probes molecular rotations, vibrations, and electronic interactions to address questions about astrophysical environments and subatomic particle behavior. At the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, he investigates large carbon-based molecules (e.g., C₃, MgH) critical for interpreting interstellar medium data. His group also examines molecules like YbOH as sensitive probes of electron dipole moments, contributing to fundamental physics research.

Key collaborations include the Canadian Light Source facility, where high-precision synchrotron experiments enable studies of molecular systems implicated in both astrophysical observations and particle physics.